What group are the oboes?

The oboe is part of the woodwind family of musical instruments. Woodwinds are instruments that produce sound by vibrating a reed against a mouthpiece. The oboe has a double-reed, which means that there are two reeds that vibrate against each other. The oboe is a relatively high-pitched instrument, and it is often used in classical music, as well as in jazz, folk music, and other genres.